LPTV

Why LPTV Licensees May be Sitting Pretty

LPTV was removed from auction plans and later “demoted” to secondary status.

Brenner Now Executive Officer of Emmis

TagStation, NextRadio and BTC President Paul Brenner is now an executive officer of Emmis Communications.

CBS Radio Files for IPO

CBS Radio has filed paperwork with the SEC for an IPO.

DaySequerra Acquires Orban

DaySequerra has signed an agreement to purchase Orban from its parent CRL Inc.
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Coastal AM is On The Block

Carolina Christian Radio is selling coastal AM daytimer WLTT.

Great Sales Reps Love These 6 Things from Their Manager

Barrett Riddleberger tells us what sales reps want from their manager.

Rest of 2016 Will be Better

Emmis' Jeff Smulyan tells investors both he and his peers believe ad revenues will improve in back-half of 2016.
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Radio Talks to Detroit to Shape Next-Gen Dash

Emmis' Jeff Smulyan tells investors about an NAB-led effort for radio to speak with Detroit automakers.
FCC

Flat Revenue Means Combo Bans Need to Go

Flat revenue projections for radio mean FCC must eliminate combo-ownership bans, says NAB.

Why Combo Bans Harm TV, Print Value

NAB has re-emphasized to the FCC in strong terms it’s beyond time to eliminate the media cross-ownership bans.
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How WYDC Fought Public File Fine

The FCC wanted to fine WYDC(TV) for missing public files.
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Should Australians Own U.S. Radio Assets?

Should Australians be allowed to own 100% of their U.S. radio stations?
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Thune Takes to Floor to Blast FCC

Senator John Thune (R-SD) took to the chamber floor Thursday to criticize FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler and the agency in general.

More Details for KPLU Sale Known

The sale paperwork for KPLU has been filed with the FCC.
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How Federal Files Can Help Your Peg Station Value

Gary Cavell & Erwin Krasnow help readers sort out how to search federal files to determine station value before a purchase.